Get Progress Mentoring
Four months of focused, expert mentoring for doctoral researchers who are done being stuck.
Your supervisor has around an hour.
In that time, they read your latest chapter, offer feedback on your argument, flag a few references to follow up, and move on to their next commitment.
It’s not their fault. The system simply isn’t designed for anything more.
But if you’ve been stuck in your doctorate for months – or years – struggling with your writing, losing confidence, unsure what you’re actually supposed to be doing, an hour every few weeks isn’t enough to understand what’s really going on.
I’ve got four months, and we use every single one of them.
- Regular, responsive support from an experienced supervisor
- Get your writing reviewed in a friendly, approachable way
- Find the light at the end of the tunnel
What previous clients have said –
The support is invaluable … it keeps me making small steps towards the completion of my thesis.
“This mentoring has been a lifesaver for me. I feel I am not alone, I feel Gina is with me on this last part (which is potentially the hardest, or for me it is!)”
“I have not felt progress like this in months and I really feel as though I can do this! As well as providing a safe space to work with others in similar situations, Gina is also extremely good at helping you to break down any barriers that you might be facing.”
“Working with Gina is easy and fun as she is encouraging but realistic. It is a secret superpower to have Gina on your side.”
WHO THIS IS FOR
Get Progress is for doctoral researchers in the writing-up phase who are genuinely stuck. Not just having a slow week – properly stalled. You know the work is in you somewhere. You just can’t find its shape.
If you’ve been waiting for someone to sit alongside you, look at what you actually have, and help you find the way through – this is that.
Hi, I’m Gina!
After more than 20 years working in Higher Education, doing my own PhD, supervising thousands of undergraduates, hundreds of Masters students and being on the teams of dozens of doctoral students, and leading a Professional Doctorate programme), I’ve seen the challenges students face.
Whilst the work is hard, I strongly believe that the process of doing a doctorate does not have to be as hard as it is made to be.
And I know it’s rarely about the research.
It’s about not knowing what the next step is. Not having someone who will look at your work honestly and tell you the truth with kindness. Not having enough support between supervision meetings to keep moving.
That’s what Get Progress is built to fix.
Introducing… Get Progress Mentoring
I’ve created this package to give you a huge boost.
We will work together over a period of months so that we can get to know each other well, build productive routines and create a strong progress path for you.
You will have clarity FROM DAY ONE on what your next step is and where you are going with your doctorate.
Four months is normally long enough to move people who are in the write-up stage (data collected) from “???????” to being ready to submit, but we can extend the package if necessary at the end of our time (at additional cost).
Here’s what’s included:
Opening Review of your Progress so far
We start with eyes-open honesty. I’ll look at what you have, where the gaps are, and what the path forward looks like from here. It’s the conversation most doctoral researchers have never had – and it changes everything.
Planning-Going-Forward sessions
Regular planning reviews as part of our calls, so you always know exactly what you are working on.
Bi-weekly 1:1 call with Gina
We meet every two weeks on video. Each call is focused entirely on your next move – reviewing what you’ve done, clearing what’s blocking you, and making sure you leave knowing exactly what you’re working on next.
Reviews of your work
As you write, I read. Chapters, sections, arguments, whatever you’re working on. You’ll get honest, constructive feedback before it goes anywhere near your supervisor – which means cleaner drafts, better conversations, and a supervisor who can see you’re making real progress.
Voxer access between calls
This is the part that makes the difference. Voxer is a voice and text messaging app – think of it as having me in your pocket between sessions. When something comes up, when you’re stuck on a decision, when you just need to think out loud -you vox me. I respond. You keep moving. No waiting two weeks to ask a question. (Fair use limits apply — we both have lives.)
Membership of the Doctoral Success Circle
You’ll join a community of doctoral researchers who understand exactly what this feels like. Regular co-working sessions, training, and connection with people who are in it too.
What previous clients have said –
The support is invaluable … it keeps me making small steps towards the completion of my thesis.
“This mentoring has been a lifesaver for me. I feel I am not alone, I feel Gina is with me on this last part (which is potentially the hardest, or for me it is!)”
“I have not felt progress like this in months and I really feel as though I can do this! As well as providing a safe space to work with others in similar situations, Gina is also extremely good at helping you to break down any barriers that you might be facing.”
“Working with Gina is easy and fun as she is encouraging but realistic. It is a secret superpower to have Gina on your side.”
Get Progress Mentoring will support you to finish your thesis.
The first stage is to book a free, 15-minute call with me so we can be sure we can work together.
The button below will take you to the booking page.
The payment for the four-month package is £2000.
You’ve got Q’s; I’ve got A’s!
Will you replace my supervisor?
No – and you wouldn’t want me to. Your supervisor’s feedback is what matters academically. What I do is help you do the work in between, so that when you do meet your supervisor, you’re bringing them something worth discussing.
Do you understand my topic / question / study?
My background is in the social sciences – business and HRM specifically – but I’ve supported doctoral researchers across a huge range of disciplines over 20 years.
Your topic is your expertise. My job is to help you think clearly, write well, and keep moving. That works regardless of the subject.
Can I just talk to you first? This is a big decision.
Please do.
Book a short mentoring fit call, and we’ll work together to determine whether this is the right thing at the right time.
No obligation, no pressure.
I need to ask a different question
Then drop me an email at doc@drginaholmes.com. I’ll happily answer if I can!
Get Progress Mentoring will help you submit your thesis!
The first stage is to book a free, 15-minute call with me so we can be sure we can work together.
The button below will take you to the booking page.
The cost of the Get Progress package is £2000.
There are split-pay options on the checkout page.